Loading the chair on opening day at Mt. Bachelor in Nov. 2014.Copyright: Mt. Bachelor Resort

Summer skiing in the morning and more than 18 breweries to pick from in the afternoon? You're damn right this is "The Good Life."Copyright: The Good Life Brewing Co.

10 Barrel Brewing Co. has the beer, the pizza, the outdoor patio and the fire pit to make it one of Bend's top breweries to visit. Copyright: 10 Barrel Brewing Co.

While you might be able to get Deschutes brews at home, a trip to the Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House will likely give you the opportunity to sample some suds that you can't find elsewhere. Copyright: Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House.

A beer and a burger at the Pine Marten Lodge is a great way to close out your summer ski morning on Mt. Bachelor.Copyright: Brian Becker, Mt. Bachelor Resort

Not feeling particularly adventurous? Opt for a summertime lift ride that produces some of the same breathtaking views as hiking, skinning or skiing. Copyright: Mt. Bachelor Resort